Bunker Hill Community College Among Largest Colleges in Massachusetts

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

For the third consecutive year, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) ranks among the region’s largest colleges and universities, according to the Boston Business Journal’s new Book of Lists.

The Boston Business Journal’s annual Book of Lists represents a snapshot of the area’s economy, businesses, health-care institutions and colleges/universities. With 14,023 students as of fall 2013, Bunker Hill Community College ranks eleventh in enrollment, ahead of such institutions as Brandeis and Bentley universities, as well as the Commonwealth’s 14 other community colleges.  

While BHCC is one of largest institutions of higher education in Massachusetts, it continues to be one of the most affordable. According to the Boston Business Journal’s ranking, the 2013-14 cost of tuition and fees at BHCC was $3,384, the lowest of the 25 colleges and universities listed. 

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About Bunker Hill Community College
Celebrating 50 years of excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is Massachusetts' largest community college, annually welcoming a diverse community of around 16,000 students. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC extends its reach across several locations in Greater Boston. BHCC is celebrated for its diversity, boasting a student body where 65% identify as people of color and more than half are women. The College also embraces a global perspective, with over 600 international students representing 90 countries and conversing in more than 65 languages. Our commitment to diversity is further reflected in BHCC's designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).